​FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration

As of January 6, 2020, Employers & Drivers are Required to Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse

• Express Labs does not Register Companies in the FMCSA Clearinghouse

How to Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse - Click Here

• FMCSA Instructions to Register in the Clearinghouse - Click Here
• Video - How to Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse - Click Here​
• Register as an Employer or Driver - Do not Register as a Consortium/TPA

Designate Express Labs Consortium ​​as your TPA/Consortium - Click Here

• Address: 445 Broad Hollow Rd., Suite 25, Melville, NY 11747
• Phone: 800-341-1185

FMCSA Clearinghouse Queries - Click Here

• Express Labs does not Conduct Limited or Full Queries for Employers or Owner Operators

Contact the FMCSA Clearinghouse if you have any Questions

• Email the FMCSA Clearinghouse: clearinghouse@dot.gov
• Call the FMCSA Clearinghouse if you have any Questions at 844-955-0207
• Submit a Question to the FMCSA Clearinghouse: Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FMCSA Clearinghouse?

• The FMCSA Clearinghouse acts as a Centralized Database for Storing Records of Drug and Alcohol Violations by CDL holders, including Positive Test Results, Refusals-to-Test, and completed Return-to-Duty processes.  The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a Critical Tool in improving Safety on the Roads by Identifying and Addressing Substance Abuse Issues among Commercial Drivers.  It helps ensure that Drivers who are Unfit due to Drug or Alcohol use are not allowed to Operate Commercial Vehicles, Reducing the Risk of Accidents and Injuries on the Highways

What are Queries?

• Queries in the FMCSA Clearinghouse are Searches or Requests for Information made by Employers.  There are 2 Types of Queries:

1. Full Queries: DOT Requires Employers to conduct a Full Query on Prospective Drivers during the Hiring Process to Check for any Prior Drug and Alcohol Violations in the Clearinghouse.  They must also conduct Annual Limited Queries on their Current Drivers to Check for any Violations in the Clearinghouse to make sure the Driver is Cleared to Drive.  Drivers must provide Consent to allow Employers to access their Clearinghouse Records.  Employers & Drivers must be Registered in the Clearinghouse to Conduct Queries.  Employers are Required to Purchase Queries in the Clearinghouse
2. Limited Queries: DOT Requires Employers to Conduct Limited Queries for All Drivers within 1 Year of Driver's Hire Date.  If Records are Found when Conducting a Limited Query then a Full Query is Required within 24 hours.  Employers must receive Written Consent from Drivers to Conduct Limited Queries.  Print the Sample Consent Form for Limited Queries - Click Here

What is Driver Consent?

• Commercial Drivers must provide their Consent to allow Employers to access their Clearinghouse Records.  Employers must Receive Written Consent from Drivers for Limited Queries and Electronic Consent from Drivers for Full Queries

What else does the FMCSA Clearinghouse Provide?

• Reporting Violations: Medical Review Officers (MROs), Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) and Employers are Required to Report Drug and Alcohol Violations of CDL Drivers to the Clearinghouse.  This helps ensure that Drivers who have Violated Drug and Alcohol Regulations cannot hide their History by Switching Employers.  Positive Testing Results and Return-to-Duty Processes are Recorded in the Clearinghouse
• Notification: The Clearinghouse sends Notifications to Employers if a Current or Prospective Driver has a Positive Drug or Alcohol Test Result or has Refused-to-Test.  This Notification helps Employers make Informed Decisions regarding Hiring and Retaining Drivers
• Return-to-Duty Process: The Clearinghouse Facilitates Communication between Employers, Medical Review Officers (MROs), Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) during a Driver's Compliance with the Return-to-Duty and Follow-Up Process
• Privacy and Consent: Drivers are Required provide their Consent for Information to be Reported and Accessed in the Clearinghouse.  Drivers have the ability to Review their Own Records and Dispute any Inaccuracies